If you prioritize performance for tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 with its high-end processor and dedicated graphics card is a better fit despite its higher price and shorter battery life. In contrast, the Lenovo Yoga 6 offers longer battery life and is more affordable, making it suitable for general use and basic tasks. The Yoga 6 is also slightly heavier, and while both laptops are portable, the ASUS has a slight edge in portability. Neither option will disappoint for everyday tasks, but the ASUS excels if you need extra power for specialized activities. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow Z13
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Excellent portability
Good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo Yoga 6
Excellent battery life
Very good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.5/10
6.1/10
6.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.4/10
7.0/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
6.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is superior for engineering and design due to its high-end CPU and GPU which offer robust performance for demanding tasks, and a high-resolution screen that displays crisp, color-accurate images. In contrast, the Lenovo Yoga 6, while also suitable for engineering and design, features a mid-range CPU with integrated graphics and a lower resolution screen which may not perform as well with intensive software, but it offers greater battery life and is slightly more portable.
Content Creation
8.2/10
7.6/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 is good.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
8.0/10
7.4/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is very good for software development, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 is good.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Screen Quality
8.4/10
6.7/10
13.4in
SIZE
13.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
511.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has a better screen than the Lenovo Yoga 6 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the ASUS ROG Flow Z13's higher resolution and brightness make it more visually appealing and easier to read than the Lenovo Yoga 6, while its panel type offers better viewing angles and color reproduction. In engineering and design, the ASUS excels due to its wider color gamuts, allowing for more precise color work, whereas the Lenovo Yoga 6 provides decent coverage but can't match the ASUS's display capabilities. However, for 3D and gaming, the ASUS's lower refresh rate doesn't deliver as smooth visuals as dedicated gaming laptops with higher refresh rates, even though its resolution and panel type still provide good image quality.
Battery
6.5 Hours
12.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Yoga 6 has 12.5 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Excellent
Very Good
13.4in
SIZE
13.3in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has excellent portability, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.4/10
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has very good build quality, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,575
$1,045
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has a price of $1,575 and the Lenovo Yoga 6 costs $1,045.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow Z13 to be very good for general use, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13, with a higher-end CPU and more RAM, is better suited for demanding applications, and its high-quality screen enhances visual work and entertainment, while Lenovo Yoga 6 offers a balance of adequate performance for everyday use and better battery life for on-the-go users. While the ASUS is tailored for performance-intensive tasks, the Yoga 6 is designed for portability and longer use away from a power source, making it more convenient for users with moderate computing needs.
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How the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 and the Lenovo Yoga 6 compare to other laptops
"The Asus ROG Flow Z13 is a gaming tablet with powerful Alder Lake i9 CPU. The ROG Flow Z13 impresses with its good cooling. After our review, the impression is predominantly positive. Besides a very fast Alder Lake CPU and stable gaming performance, especially the cooling system is surprisingly effective and quiet. You can use the integrated speakers without any issues while gaming. The 1200p display in the 16:10 format also impresses with good color reproduction and high brightness. Since the battery runtimes aren't particularly long as it is, we wouldn't recommend the optional 4K panel."
"The AMD R7-7730U in the Lenovo Yoga 6 13 provides a suitable answer to the limited cooling capabilities of a convertible - especially in tablet mode. It draws high computing power from a comparatively limited power supply so that less heat has to be dissipated at the same time."
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About ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
About Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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